Melissa Rivers' Group Text Podcast

It’s insane how many hats Phaedra Parks wears in her day-to-day life: She’s lawyer, a mother, a mortician, a reiki master healer just to name a few, as well as being one of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” (new episodes air Sundays at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo and streaming the next day on Peacock). Phaedra tells me all about the new cast members on Season 17, what some of her first impressions of them were, and what we can expect from this group of demure, southern ladies. Oh, and we totally bond over war stories about being a couple of Boy Moms.

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On this week’s episode of a very special Group Text, I dive headfirst into the spectacle, drama, and downright chaos of the Met Gala red carpet. From showstoppers to looks that left everyone scrambling for explanations, I’m naming names on who understood the assignment and who completely missed the mark. It’s the kind of unfiltered takes you’d only share in a real group chat. If you thought you saw it all, think again—I've got receipts.  You’re welcome.

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On the third and final season of “The Comeback” (now streaming; new episodes air Sundays on HBO), Dan Bucatinsky plays publicist-turned-manager-turned-producing partner Billy Stanton to Lisa Kudrow’s Valerie Cherish. Dan also serves as the series’ executive producer alongside Kudrow, and he joins me to talk about what made him want to return to Valerie’s cringeworthy orbit; his origin story meeting friend and business partner, Kudrow; how “The Comeback” predicted major entertainment industry hurdles facing actors and writers; and some of the roles that got away from him as an actor.

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Jennie Garth played the popular and resilient character Kelly Taylor for 10 seasons on “Beverly Hills 90210” and spoke the line, “I choose me,” when faced with an angst-ridden on-screen love triangle between herself, Jason Priestly and Luke Perry. Those iconic words reverberated with Jennie for decades and provided the title for her new memoir, I Choose Me (now available). Jennie talks to me about what putting herself first really means; feeling comfortable in her self-reflection and examination; raising three daughters and living to tell the tale, and how she felt finally watching “90210” for her podcast, “9021-OMG Rewatch.”

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In his new documentary, “Lorne” (in theaters April 17th), director Morgan Neville dives deep into the career of Lorne Michaels who in 1975 created “Saturday Night Live,” and serves as the show’s executive producer to this day. The only problem was, a documentary about him was the last thing Lorne Michaels wanted. Morgan talks to me about what it took to get to heart of Lorne Michael’s career and persona; how making “Lorne” was a bit like making a nature documentary; where his filmmaking inspiration comes from, and how he gained access to some of Lorne Michaels’ most private and sacred spaces.

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Melissa is joined by David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope for a jam-packed crossover episode breaking down the latest reality TV chaos. From the shocking fallout surrounding The Bachelorette and the Taylor Frankie Paul controversy to the behind-the-scenes drama shaking up Summer House, nothing is off-limits. They dive into how networks like ABC and Bravo handle scandals, why sponsors are pulling out, and whether these shows can recover. Plus, the return of NeNe Leakes, casting shakeups across franchises, and a look at Jen Shah’s time in jail. It’s messy, it’s dramatic, and it’s exactly what the doctor ordered.

00:00 “Reality TV Emergency” Begins

01:00 The Bachelorette Cancellation Explained

03:00 Taylor Frankie Paul Scandal Breakdown

05:30 The Viral Video That Changed Everything

08:00 Why ABC Handled This Poorly

10:30 $30 Million Loss — What Happened

12:30 Could They Still Air the Season?

15:00 Summer House Cheating Drama Explained

17:30 Amanda vs Sierra — Girl Code Debate

20:00 Why Fans Are Turning on Amanda

22:00 Rihanna Unfollows — Internet Reacts

24:30 Teresa Giudice & Melissa Gorga Truce

27:00 Bravo Strategy Behind The Reconciliation

29:30 Jen Shah Interview — Comeback Attempt

32:00 “Clouded Judgment” Controversy

34:30 Could Jen Shah Return to TV?

36:30 Final Thoughts — Reality TV in Crisis

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In this jaw dropping episode, Clayton Echard opens up about the shocking events that unfolded after The Bachelor, including his involvement with Laura Owens, false pregnancy claims, and the serious legal ramifications that followed.

He shares how everything spiraled, the emotional toll it took, and how, despite the chaos, what he jokingly calls “something good that came out of two blowjobs” helped lead to others coming forward and the truth coming to light.

Clayton also reflects on how the experience reshaped his views on dating and trust, and weighs in on the latest Bachelor franchise drama. Trust us… this one is wild!

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In his latest role on “Doc,” (Tuesdays at 9/8c on Fox, streaming the next day on Hulu) Scott Wolf plays Dr. Richard Miller, an accidental villain determined to cover up a lethal medical mistake and pin it on his colleague who has partially lost her memory in a near-fatal car crash. Scott talks to me about playing a bad guy despite his “nice guy vibe,” reminisces about the more-than-30-years since “Party of Five” launched his career (he was 26 playing 16!), describes what it’s like being a veteran actor among a cast of newcomers on “Doc,” and jokes about the high degree of humility necessary in raising three children. 

00:00 “30 Years Since Party of Five?!”

01:30 Aging: “What’s Going to Hurt Today?”

03:00 The Show That Almost Got Cancelled

04:30 Why Party of Five Still Hits Today

06:00 Playing 16 While Being 26

08:00 Why His Kids Don’t Care He’s Famous

10:30 Parenting Teenagers Is Humbling

12:30 The “Bribing Kids” Strategy

14:30 Breaking Down Doc Season 1 Drama

16:00 The “Accidental Villain” Explained

18:00 Hiding a Secret vs Being Honest

20:00 “Nice Guy” Roles vs Dark Characters

22:30 Mentoring Younger Actors

25:00 The Power of Giving Bad Advice (Joking… Maybe)

27:00 Why He Started Directing

30:00 “I Didn’t Expect to Love It”

32:30 Feeling Lucky After All These Years

34:30 Parenting > Acting (Final Thoughts)

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The Oscars may be Hollywood’s biggest night, but let’s be honest—the real competition happens on the red carpet. Celebrity stylist Avo Yermagyan joins me to break down the best dressed, the disappointments and the looks that left everyone asking, “why?” From breathtaking couture to fashion choices that should have never left the fitting room, we give our unfiltered takes on the standout style moments from the Oscars. Avo also shares insider perspective on what goes into dressing celebrities for the biggest night in Hollywood, the pressure behind those headline-making looks, and how a red-carpet moment can instantly become fashion history—or a fashion disaster.

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When Erich Bergen, who played Blake Moran for six seasons on “Madam Secretary” was asked to audition for the role of John F. Kennedy Jr. in “Love Story” (new episodes air Thursdays at 9pm ET/PT on FX, streaming the next day on Hulu) he decided to pass. Luckily he was cast as Anthony Radziwill, best friend and cousin to JFK Jr. Erich talks with me about the challenges of playing a real-life character; growing up in NYC in the 1990s during the height of the city’s obsession with Carolyn and John-John; the magic of shooting on-location in the same places the power couple existed in, and how he prepares for eight-shows-a-week as a song-and-dance man on Broadway.

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